The Perfect Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana or just Adho)

As a yoga student and teacher, I notice that postures can be dramatically improved with subtle changes. Like life, your Yoga practice will continue to evolve and change each day.....

Today I wanted to share my 7 secrets to successful downward dog that will have your yoga practice rocking. This pose is one to keep working on. It is great for toning and strengthening your enire body and with time, it becomes easier to perfect...

secret 1. focus on keeping your neck long and the arms straight

secret 2. focus on pushing the energy in your hands down to the base of your fore finger and thumb and into the earth, grounding you

secret 7. and remember to breathe using ujjayi breath, have fun and smile! :)

Katrina on The Perfect Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana or just Adho)

By Katrina - 28th September 2010

Hey Therese, Cool - especially focus on #3 - rotating the arms away from you can be challenging, but can totally shift your pose and transform your yoga practice. Great, especially if you've been doing yoga for a while...

Therese on The Perfect Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana or just Adho)

By Therese - 28th September 2010

I'll try this today on our weekly office yoga class! x

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